A pedestrian is a member of the traffic. Rights and duties of a pedestrian

A pedestrian is a full participant in the traffic, he has his rights and responsibilities along with drivers. They can also be the culprits of road accidents. In addition, their behavior on the road is governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Who is a pedestrian?

A pedestrian is a road user who, when traveling, does not operate the vehicle and does not work on it. Pedestrians include wheelchair users without a mechanical motor, owners of bicycles or mopeds who move them on the road.

In a word, a pedestrian is the person who moves on foot on the roadway. According to the law, he is allowed to move along footpaths, sidewalks or on the roadside to meet the traffic of cars, if the first two options are not available.

How correctly to cross the roadway?

To cross the roadway there are ground, underground and overground crossings. For man, these are the safest ways. By the way, bike owners must cross the road on foot. But unfortunately, transitions are not everywhere, in case of their absence, a pedestrian can cross the carriageway at a crossroads along the sidewalk or roadside.

In the event that all the above conditions are not met, you can cross the carriageway at a right angle in a section where there are no barriers and an approaching vehicle. But you need to remember about your own safety, in the dark or in poor visibility it is desirable to have reflective elements on clothing . Despite the fact that this rule, for its violation of punishments by law is not provided.

At the pedestrian crossing, it is also important to take care of your own safety. Before crossing the road, you need to make sure that the traffic will be safe and there is no approaching vehicle. Because, despite the fact that the driver is obliged to miss a pedestrian, he may not have time to brake.

Pedestrian rights

Since a pedestrian is a person who somehow participates in traffic, has its own rights defined by law. First, he can be a participant in an accident, both as a culprit and as a victim. Here the pedestrian has the right to disagree with the accusations made by the traffic police officers, express their opinion and not sign the protocol. Secondly, the legislation provides for the rules of the movement of the pedestrian traffic participant in different conditions.

But in practice it turns out that drivers who manage a source of increased danger have a higher priority on the road. A pedestrian is a more vulnerable member of the movement and he must take care of his own safety.

Penalties for pedestrians

For violations of traffic rules, a pedestrian is brought to administrative responsibility. Here is the list of penalties:

• When crossing the road to a red traffic light signal, regardless of whether there are approaching cars or not, a fine of 500 rubles.
• When crossing the roadway near a pedestrian crossing. Even if there are no barriers, excellent visibility and do it at right angles, it is possible to get a fine of 500 rubles.
• According to the rules of the road, the bus should be bypassed from behind, and the tram from the front. In case of non-compliance, a fine of 500 rubles.
• If the zone into which a person entered is indicated by the sign "traffic is prohibited", he is fined 500 rubles.
• Each participant is obliged to give way to a vehicle with a beacon and a special vehicle. Signal. If a pedestrian violated this rule, he will be fined 500 rubles.
• Waiting for a taxi and landing on the roadway can only be on a specially allocated lane or roadside. For violation of the fine of 500 rubles.
• In the absence of a sidewalk or curb, a pedestrian can move along the edge of the roadway to meet the traffic of cars. If you violate the fine of 500 rubles.

Ignorance of laws does not relieve citizens of responsibility, so the lack of a personal vehicle is not yet an indication that rules of conduct on the road are not necessary to know.

How to protect yourself on the road?

Often a pedestrian is the culprit of a traffic accident. If the damage to the car itself can be insignificant, then the walker can say goodbye to health or life. Therefore, in spite of the fact that it has its own rights on the road, it is necessary first of all to take care of its security.

First, you need to learn and master all the rules of traffic on the road. And apply them in practice. In any situation, one should not lose vigilance, because pedestrians suffer primarily, and mostly through their own fault.

If a pedestrian is a participant in the movement, then he has his rights and responsibilities along with the drivers. Legislation of our country, all the requirements are regulated and every citizen must clearly know them, first of all to protect themselves.